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O(2) in the air diffuses across as it f...

`O_(2)` in the air diffuses across ___________ as it follows its partial pressure gradient into the human body.

A

alveolar sacs

B

pleural sacs

C

a moist respiratory surface

D

both (a) and (c)

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